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Sometimes Paradise is not Enough.

In Peter Hodges' new play, The Glen, Dale Olsen grows up as the adopted son of a sheltered Grass Valley family until, in 1951 he is drafted into the Army and embarks on a journey of self-discovery while at home in The Glen a mystery awaits.

Featuring:

Matthew Lynch as Dale Olsen

Elizabeth Bove* as Myrtle Olsen, Dale's Adopted Mother

Len Rella* as Ken Olsen, Dale's Adopted Father

Thomas Grube* as Uncle Bob Olsen, Dale's Uncle

Barry Anderson* as Noel Negly, Dale's Other Uncle

Kerry Mantle* as Indian Joe

Daniel Stompor as Priscilla

Stage Manager: Megan Medina

Costume Design: Raxann Chin

Light Design: Brian Pacelli

Assistants to the Stage Manager: Annabel Espinal and Araceli de la Concepción

* Members of Actors Equity Association, an AEA approved Showcase

The Glen is a full length, coming of age play about a rebellious boy named Dale, adopted as an infant by a strict mother and ineffectual father, who grows up on a farm and later a boarding house in Grass Valley, California in the 1930s and 40s and doesn’t realize until after he’s joined the post-war Army that, in the language of the time, he’s “attracted to men”. The Glen follows Dale’s journey by way of present day action and flashbacks, from innocence to maturity, tracking his uncertain path as a Private falsely accused of insubordination by an underhanded Army Major, through his affair with a possible spy in 1950s Berlin and back to his ultimate confrontation with his unforgiving mother and the secret she has hidden from him all his life. The Glen is brought to life with remarkable characters, an Indian farmhand with an unusual perspective, a tough as nails Drill Instructor, a sympathetic Army lawyer, an unlikely German love, and Noel, a lifelong friend, as well as Dale’s family, all of whom help him along the road that leads him to his goal of self-recognition and insight. The Glen is dramatic and comic, an epic journey of memory, secrets, love, humor and self-discovery.

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

The Glen is recommended for adults. ID is not required.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Theatre 54 can be easily reached by bus or subway. There is private parking in the neighborhood.

What can I bring into the event?

Theatre 54 does not allow food or drink.

What's the refund policy?

All Sales are final.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

That would be preferable. We will also have a list of all purchases.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?